§ 1998 Mrs. GillanTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what changes there have been since 1 May to her Department's planned funding for Business Links(a) in the current year, (b)(c) 1999; what were the figures on 1 May; and what are the figures now. [13521]
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§ Mrs. Roche[holding answer 30 October 1997]There have been no changes to the planned funding for Business Links in the current financial year; £38.1 million is available towards the cost of establishing the Business Link network and £102.8 million towards the cost of Business Link services.
As with all Government programmes, Business Link funding for 1998–99 and 1999–2000 is currently being considered as part of the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review.
§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what are the results of the latest survey of Business Links' levels of activity, including the number of small businesses using Business Links. [13520]
§ Mrs. Roche[holding answer 30 October 1997]A detailed report on Business Link management information is issued quarterly and a copy placed in the House of Commons Library. The report for the period from April to June 1997 will be published later this month.